Section 43. The department shall develop a curriculum and training program on the prevention and elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression and on improving access to services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders and caregivers. The training program shall be completed by: (i) all providers of services who contract with or receive funding from the department, (ii) aging services access points, (iii) the MassHealth's office of long term care or (iv) whose services are certified by the department. Within 12 months after commencing employment, providers shall complete the training program.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 19a - Department of Elder Affairs
Section 1 - Establishment; Secretary, Powers and Duties
Section 2 - Offices of Administration and of Program Planning and Management; Assistant Secretaries
Section 3 - Divisions and Administrative Units; Directors; Description of Organization, Filing
Section 4a - Sliding Fee Scale for Home Care Services; Financial Eligibility Limits
Section 4b - Aging Services Access Points
Section 4d - Home Care Worker Registry
Section 5 - Citizen Advisory Boards
Section 7 - Acceptance of Gifts or Grants
Section 8 - Employees; Appointments and Removal; Age Restriction
Section 9 - Experts and Technical Consultants; Appointment
Section 10 - Civil Service Status or Tenure of Employees
Section 11 - Interagency Cooperation
Section 14 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 14 to 26
Section 15 - Reports of Abuse; Liability
Section 16 - Protective Services System
Section 17 - Protective Services Agencies; Authorized Activities
Section 19 - Consent to Protective Services; Interference With Provision of Services
Section 21 - Geriatric Evaluation Process
Section 22 - Financial Eligibility Guidelines; Reimbursements by Elderly Persons
Section 23 - Records; Disclosure; Destruction; Regulations; Penalties
Section 25 - Rules and Regulations
Section 26 - Powers and Responsibilities of Other Departments or Agencies
Section 36 - Eligibility for Public Assistance Programs; Reverse Mortgage Proceeds
Section 37 - Hot Lunch Program; Incorporation Into School Lunch Program
Section 38 - Liability of Counselors and Coordinators; Description of Duties and Responsibilities
Section 40 - Prescription Drug Review Commission; Membership; Recommendations
Section 41 - Veterans Independence Plus Initiative Trust Fund
Section 42 - Commission on Malnutrition Prevention Among Older Adults